The origins of Thanksgiving date back to the Indigenous Peoples who celebrated the harvest and the richness of the land.
As Europeans settled in, they introduced their own harvest customs, which gradually mixed with Indigenous traditions.
One of the first recorded Thanksgivings took place in 1578 when explorer Martin Frobisher held a celebration in what is now Nunavut to give thanks for safely returning from his unsuccessful quest for the Northwest Passage.
Canada officially recognized Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1879, although it was observed on different dates until 1957 when it was established as the second Monday in October.
Here’s what you can expect to be open and closed this Thanksgiving on Monday, Oct. 13, in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
Have an awesome weekend!
Open:
Local parks and select outdoor recreational facilities Most Shoppers Drug Marts; just call ahead to confirm Most restaurants will welcome diners for eating in or takeout but make sure to check ahead (since many restaurants usually close on Mondays) Some smaller grocery stores like Rabba grocery stores Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point Terra Cotta Conservation Area located in Halton Hills A few Tim Hortons and Starbucks (hours may differ by location) Toronto Premium Outlets (9:30 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.) Other major malls that are open:
– Square One (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Bramalea City Centre (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Vaughan Mills (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.)
– Eaton Centre (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.) Closed: Banks City/town halls Most Halton Region offices and services; however, all essential services remain available The Animal Shelter won’t have appointments available on Monday, Oct. 13. For any animal control emergencies during holidays, please call 905-335-7777. Most community centers, senior centers, pools, arenas and libraries will be closed All Beer Store locations LCBO Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Centre All indoor pools in Burlington Milton Mall Burlington Centre Mapleview Mall Oakville Place Transit: Oakville Transit will run its holiday service schedule Burlington Transit will follow a Sunday schedule Milton Transit won’t operate GO Transit will maintain a Saturday schedule Garbage: No garbage collection on Monday, Oct. 13 (all waste pickups will occur one day later than usual) Last 30 Days: 83,292 Votes All Time: 1,216,694 Votes 1023 VOTES
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Open:
Local parks and select outdoor recreational facilities Most Shoppers Drug Marts; just call ahead to confirm Most restaurants will welcome diners for eating in or takeout but make sure to check ahead (since many restaurants usually close on Mondays) Some smaller grocery stores like Rabba grocery stores Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point Terra Cotta Conservation Area located in Halton Hills A few Tim Hortons and Starbucks (hours may differ by location) Toronto Premium Outlets (9:30 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.) Other major malls that are open:– Square One (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Bramalea City Centre (11 a. m. – 6 p. m.)
– Vaughan Mills (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.)
– Eaton Centre (11 a. m. – 7 p. m.) Closed: Banks City/town halls Most Halton Region offices and services; however, all essential services remain available The Animal Shelter won’t have appointments available on Monday, Oct. 13. For any animal control emergencies during holidays, please call 905-335-7777. Most community centers, senior centers, pools, arenas and libraries will be closed All Beer Store locations LCBO Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Centre All indoor pools in Burlington Milton Mall Burlington Centre Mapleview Mall Oakville Place Transit: Oakville Transit will run its holiday service schedule Burlington Transit will follow a Sunday schedule Milton Transit won’t operate GO Transit will maintain a Saturday schedule Garbage: No garbage collection on Monday, Oct. 13 (all waste pickups will occur one day later than usual) Last 30 Days: 83,292 Votes All Time: 1,216,694 Votes 1023 VOTES
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